• Farzana khatoon
• Lubna
• Prof Ashhar Qadeer
• Prof Ferasat Ali

Abstract: Ruh (Pneuma) is one of the factors studied under “Umoor-e-Tabi’yah”(The factors of physic) Ruh stands for “Pneuma”, which is an ancient Greek word represents "breath". Pleural form of Ruh is Arwah. It also represents such constituents, which the body receives from atmospheric air and without which sustenance of life cannot be imagined. In Unani classical literature there are many views about Ruh. In religion and philosophy it has been described as synonymous to soul and psyche (nafs). But in medicine, Arwah means the source of Quwa (power). It gives the materialistic source (Madda) of all powers proper functioning. Renowned Unani physicians Rabban Tabri used term power as the synonym of Ruh. Due to different views about Ruh, it is need today to put forth a concrete definition and description of Ruh. In this paper we will report the proper definition, its substance, origin, and its modern perspectives.

Index terms- Ruh, Quwa (Power), Materialistic Source (Madda)

"The Ruh (Pneuma)-concept with clarity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 4, page no.1029-1033, April-2018, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1804206.pdf

"The Ruh (Pneuma)-concept with clarity", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.5, Issue 4, page no. pp1029-1033, April-2018, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1804206.pdf